Expert No. 325337 – AZ / CA(N) / CA(S) / NV / OR
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Expertise Description: Hydrogeologist experienced in the environmental industry. Experience includes assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and heavy metals. Senior Fulbright Scholar winning 3 awards in environmental engineering and science teaching post-graduate workshops and a graduate class in environmental assessment and in-situ remediation methods. B.A. in geology and English and M.A. degree in geology. Over 20 years experience in in-situ remediation as an environmental scientist, project manager, and contractor. In addition, has nine years of experience in the oil and gas industry as an oil exploration geologist working in Alaska and California. Responsible managing employee, licensed for general engineering, building, drilling (C-57), hazardous waste removal and asbestos. Has written numerous technical articles on water treatment and environmental issues. More than 20 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Lead grinding in soils
- Erosion control issues at residences, vineyards, strawberry growers
- Soil Toxins, including Coccidioides (Valley Fever) and soil health issues
- Agricultural pesticide spraying and exposure to tenants
- Vapor and water intrusion (with pollutants) into houses or work spaces
- Impacted groundwater wells
- Oil field assessment and remediation insurance claim review
- Peer review of
- Soil and Groundwater Remediation Methods and Costs
- Property owner representation for prior environmental impacts
- Hexavalent chromium; Cr(VI) in soils and water
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Peer review of other consultants work
- Soil and groundwater assessment and cleanup
- Soil and groundwater remediation cost evaluation
- Levee Hydrogeology study
- Wetlands restoration
- River restoration project
- Underground tank removals
- Sewer system infiltration projects
- Assessment of soil and groundwater
- Soil and groundwater impacts from petroleum hydrocarbons
- Soil and groundwater impacts from heavy metals
- Soil and groundwater impacts from chlorinated solvents
Licenses & Certifications:
| Professional Geologist in CA, AZ, AK, WA, OR, WY, PA, and other states |
| Certified Hydrogeologist, California |
| Registered Environmental Assessor II, California |
| Qualified Stormwater Practitioner / Designer |
| Licensed Contractor in CA (A, B, C-57, haz, asb) and in Washington State |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Geology | University of Texas | |
| B.A. | Geology and English | Franklin & Marshall College |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations: Professional Appointment / Association Affiliations:
- American Institute of Professional Geologist; President of California Section, Honorary Member Award
- Groundwater Resources Association of California; State Director 8 years, President of SF Branch; 4 terms
- Association for the Environment, Health and Sciences, Advisory Board Member
- California Council of Geoscience Organizations, co-founder and president 2 terms
- CORE Environmental Foundation, co-founder, president 2 terms
- Elected public official: Tamalpais Community Services District
- Elected public official: Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin
- Lecturer: University of California, Berkeley Extension; Sustainable Remediation Methods for Soils and Water (X451)
Awards & Honors:
| Fulbright Scholar; 4 awards |
| Honorary membership; American Institute of Professional Geologists |
